Twenty20 World Championship, 2007Explosive Bangladesh storm into the second round
13 September 2007
An astounding display of power hitting by Bangladesh skipper Mohammad Ashraful and dashing Aftab Ahmed secured a comprehensive 6 wicket win over West Indies with 2 overs to spare at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg today.
Chasing a victory target of 164 in 20 overs, Bangladesh did not get the desired start as they lost reliable Nazimuddin in the second over of the match with only 2 runs on the board.

"It is totally wrong to label us minnows," says Mohammad Ashraful after his exhilarating innings and Bangladesh's wonderful victory. And he's got a point. From the very first ball of the match, Bangladesh looked on top and likely winners because they brought the one thing missing from that extraordinary opening match - variety.
With Mushfiqur Rahmin standing up to the left-arm seam of Syed Razel, who used the excess moisture (thrown into the pitch by an over-zealous groundsman) to jag the ball away, this was a complete contrast to the medium-paced South African attack. Chris Gayle was caught in the gully third ball and Syed bowled straight through his spell taking 1 for 10 including a wicket maiden. These are match-winning figures

Ma'n this is cool! I am working from home this week as we are expecting a baby anytime. She should come tomorrow inshallah and she missed BD's win just for a day. Hope she will bring some more win for BD.

Originally Posted by sar2005
Ma'n this is cool! I am working from home this week as we are expecting a baby anytime. She should come tomorrow inshallah and she missed BD's win just for a day. Hope she will bring some more win for BD.[/URL]

congrats tokhon e bolbo jokhon you give us the good news
but for now, all the best wishes to you and your wife...Allah is blessing you with an angel

lets hope she brings lots of wins for BD!

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"We've done it once," he told Reuters. "Naturally we are confident that we can do it again.
"We need to win just one game to go into the next stage and I think it is very much possible.
"The shorter a match gets, the more chance an underdog has to win."

Originally Posted by Miraz
This is what Ashraful said before leaving Dhaka.

He is keeping his words.

I had complete faith in this little dynamo. what a joy to watch him when he gets going, but so many times this prodigal son has disappointed his fans who just wish they can give him a good smack for his reckless batting.
anyhow, Allah bless him always, he is loved by thousands of fans.

Originally Posted by zainab
I had complete faith in this little dynamo. what a joy to watch him when he gets going, but so many times this prodigal son has disappointed his fans who just wish they can give him a good smack for his reckless batting.
anyhow, Allah bless him always, he is loved by thousands of fans.